DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) – You only have one more day to visit a locally famous annual light display in Dubuque.
The last day for this season’s “Reflections in the Park” event is Jan. 5.
“We know that this is a tradition for a lot of folks in the tri-state area,” said Janae Schmitt, Director of Business Development for Hillcrest Family Services.
The tradition isn’t just a fun evening out. For 30 years now, the “Reflections in the Park” light installation has benefited Hillcrest Family Services.
“We have 35 programs for behavioral health. Everything from residential services, which many people know us for, but we also have services in the community where we come into people’s homes, we have outpatient services, and then we have crisis services as well.”
Schmitt said throughout the years this fundraiser consistently collects a dollar amount in the six figures.
“Typically, we’re anywhere between about $100,000 to $130,000 after costs and expense of everything that we do.“
TV9 asked Schmitt if she thought people knew they weren’t just enjoying a beautiful tradition when they saw the lights, but that they were also helping their neighbors.
“I think some do, but I would love to continue to get the word out,” she said.
“I didn’t know until I started working for Hillcrest Family Services that that’s where the money goes, and I think that it’s incredible that that’s where the money goes is right back into our community. It’s our community supporting our community.”
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